I recently read Mandela鈥檚 Way by Richard Stengel and was impressed again by the legacy of Nelson Mandela, who impacted not only South Africa but the whole world. The first of 鈥�15 lessons鈥� from Mandela鈥檚 leadership principles outlined by Stengel is, 鈥淐ourage is not the absence of fear.鈥� Mandela had plenty of reasons to be afraid on many levels, but it did not paralyze him from taking actions he thought were imperative.
Among the many reasons I read widely is to remind myself that the challenges we face in our daily institutional and personal lives must be located in the context of much larger issues that impact millions of the world鈥檚 citizens, most of whom face life with far fewer resources than we have available.
We have succeeded in securing funding for Phase I of the Suter Science Center renovations, which are scheduled to begin after the April commencement weekend. I am deeply grateful to the many alumni, students and friends of 黑料正能量 who have contributed money and made pledges totaling more than $7 million for the project.
I am so grateful for a strong cadre of 黑料正能量 alumni, donors, and friends who embody our commitment to prepare those who will serve and lead in a global context. With your faithful prayer and financial support we attempt to lead the institution with another of Mandela鈥檚 principles, 鈥淚t鈥檚 a long game.鈥� Most of what is accomplished through this vision, with your wonderful support, will bear fruit for many years to come.
Loren Swartzendruber
President